Friday, March 16, 2007
We have her!
Here are a few pictures of Nina. We met her today at about 3:00 at the Civil Affairs Office. Of the 16 babies, she was the only one to cry the entire time. We've decided to take this as a good sign! She continued to be quite sad when we returned to the hotel and could only be consoled by holding her upright and walking or bouncing around. She was not especially interested in bottles so we ordered some congee - a loose porridge with chicken and fish. After about 2 bites, she transformed into one of the happiest babies we've ever seen and allowed us to hold her however we wanted and investigate her feet for a bit. She also had a chance to talk to her big sisters in Maine on the phone - that was especially exciting. We are getting ready to try to figure out how to get her bed for the night, so we'll write more in the morning. Love to you all!
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17 comments:
Oh my goodness - Nina is absolutely beautiful! We're so happy for the Beattie family!!
kate, bob, wilder and milo
Nice baby, contratulations. Hope this goes through. Love, DAD
Apparently my note yesterday did not go through but this one did. I saw the photos this morning just now on IM notice from your mother. I had looked earlier but now have them in tow. Love, DAD.
Cute baby Nina; yes it is a good sign she crys for food. Alert and beautiful, eh? Love, DAD
I am so overcome with emotion! I am so excited for you both and all 4 of your girls! The picture of Hannah and Nina is so beautiful! Congratulations B family!!! PS: I agree with Chloe; Nina does have her nose!
Miss you and can’t wait to meet Nina,
~Zenga
What an absolute joy this is... thank you for sharing this with all of us. However you have got to stop making me cry you are going to ruin my reputation! Love to all and now we are counting the days until we meet her:-) BTW Andrew says hi too!
Mary
BRAVO!!!!!! WAHOOO!!!! Excellent. Can't wait to see the ever-expanding, ever-wondrous, joyous Beattie clan soon.
xoxox
bchmf
She is definitly a beauty. What a great experience for all of you!!
We are so happy for you.
Love 'n hugs, AL & HD
Nina is just beautiful. Hope you are having a great time. I think Pete and Matt are wiped out! Best wishes.
Wendy Ditmars
Beautiful pictures of an earth moving moment. Thank you so much for this mid-afternoon cry! Bless the congee.
Hugs to you three, Kate Cutko
félicitations et plein de bonheur!
Oh, what a beautiful moment and only the beginning of many more! It is wonderful she cried the whole time and more amazing she ate! What a thrill to see your beautiful daughter.
Rachel
OH MY! Gulp, sob, happy, hugs!!!! Yes, HannahMama! BartPapa! OH I can't wait to meet her! Stay well, and happy falling in love!
HUGS Sarah
Congratulations! Deborah (http://deborahsjournal.blogspot.com/index.html) commented on her blog about your joy, and I had to read about your journey!
We are also adopting for the 2nd time, and after two+ years of being homestudy ready and hoping, we finally get to meet our newest son tomorrow! So your joy just melds right into my own :-)
Again, congratulations and best wishes for your beautiful family!
Hannah,
Deborah Boschert told me about you, knowing I'd be interested because our 11 year old daughter Caroline is from China. (We got her when she was 6 months old.) Congratuation! I'm enjoying your pictures and you are bringing back wonderful memories for me. I'm so glad you've met Nina!
Diane
Yeah! I can't wait to meet her. I am so happy that you have shared the journey and culture with us. Love, Missy, Grace, John, Emma, Jack!
We are so happy for all of you! Seeing your newest family member in your arms is so touching. Thank you for sharing your journey!
Love, The Smithwicks
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